Shopping in Rome

What you'll do

Think of this personalized shopping experience with one of our local Rome hosts like spending the day with a trendy friend, because in Rome, everyone’s trendy. You’ll shop, drink coffee and shop some more. Game changer: the city happens to be Rome, the mecca of Italian fashion where fashionistas flock.

You’ll flit from luxury boutiques and high-end designer stores to independent shops and flea markets where you’ll find incredible quality but affordable fashion. You could wander into tiny jewelry boutiques where every piece has been locally designed and handmade, or pop into stylish home decor shops of Trastevere.

Whether you’d like to uncover vintage bargains at a local flea market or browse independent stores and stroll along stylish shopping streets where you can find affordable but incredible quality, handmade leather goods, Rome has it all.

Shop until you drop - drop into the chair of a cobbled terrace for a spritz when the time comes for aperitivo, that is. Our host is here to share with you all the shopping hotspots of their city, at whatever pace you’re happy with. It won't be long before you feel like a true Italian fashionista.

  • Private & 100% personalized tour

  • 5 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Walking tour (may use public transport)

  • Hosted in English (On request: French, German, Italian, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish)

  • Your hotel/apartment or any other central location

Experience outline

  • Explore the streets of Rome’s stylish neighborhoods and the stylish Centro area
  • Your host will create a bespoke experience based on your personal style, so whether you’re more luxurious designer brands or vintage treasures, you’ll only visit the places to suit
  • Shop for unique pieces and one-off treasures - there are countless shops where leather handbags and shoes are still hand-made
  • Stop for a coffee along the way or cool down with a soft drink, or enjoy a spritz after you’ve finished shopping at an outdoor bar - it’s tiring work, you deserve it

Things to know

What’s included

  • Private and personalized experience
  • 3 hours with a host
  • Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

What’s not included

  • Food and drink
  • Transport costs
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Gratuities
  • Someone to carry your shopping, sorry

Cancellation

  • Cancel 7 days before the experience for a full refund
  • Worry-free cancellation terms: book with peace of mind knowing that you can cancel for free up to a day before the experience and receive a full refund.

Photos taken by our hosts and guests

City Unscripted guests photos

Reviews

    Our guide Alessandra was very attentive to our preferences and came very well prepared to take us on a shopping tour that was exactly what we were looking for, and she also found us a lot of sales with good discounts on very nice things. Her personality was very friendly and engaging! I highly recommend Alassandra.

    August 2023

    Elizabeth U

    Our guide not only took us to great shops in Rome she gave us a history tour off the beaten path along the way. She was kind and accommodating to all of our tastes and made sure that the three of us had everything we needed with great deals. This is a must do experience if you want to shop.

    June 2023

    Leslie B

    Ugo was a wonderful tour guide. We spent the day shopping, and he did all the interpreting for me. He was also very knowledgeable about Rome and pointed out a lot of landmarks and some general history along the way. Was a very fun day!

    April 2023

    Carol S

    Gerry was knowledgeable, friendly, helpful - we spent a very enjoyable afternoon with him in our "shopping tour" of Rome. He made sure that we went to the shops most likely to carry clothing that would be in our price range. I highly recommend him & this tour.

    August 2022

    Helen G

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